XIAMEN, Fujian Province & MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Conrad
Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s
(NYSE: HLT) smart luxury hotel brand, today announced the opening of Conrad
Xiamen, on the southwestern coast of Xiamen Island. Owned by Shimao
Group and managed by Hilton, Conrad Xiamen is the first Conrad hotel in
Fujian province, the sixth in China among a portfolio that includes
Conrad Hong Kong, Conrad Sanya Haitang Bay, Conrad Dalian, Conrad Macao,
and Conrad Beijing, and joins the larger Hilton portfolio of over 70
hotels in China.

“Conrad Xiamen is an excellent addition to our China portfolio. It
underscores our commitment to growing our presence across the top
destinations of this market and our confidence in the increasing demand
for luxury accommodations from a new generation of smart luxury
travelers,” said Bruce McKenzie, senior vice president of operations,
Greater China & Mongolia, Hilton.

Conrad Xiamen occupies the 37th to 54th floors of
the iconic 300-meter tall Shimao Straits Tower, in the heart of Siming’s
Central Business District. Designed to be a shopping, leisure, and
business hub, Shimao Straits Tower is a striking sea-facing landmark
with a sail-shaped design boasting expansive views of the famous
Gulangyu Island. Guests of Conrad Xiamen will enjoy direct access to a
shopping mall and a cinema, as well as the prestigious Shapowei dining
precinct. Nan Pu tuo Temple and Xiamen University are within walking
distance and Conrad Xiamen is also close to major businesses and popular
attractions such as Gulangyu Island ferry terminal, Zhongshan Road and
Baicheng Beach. Conrad Xiamen is 22 kilometers from Xiamen Gaoqi
International Airport.

“We are delighted with the debut of our Conrad Hotel & Resorts brand in
Fujian. Conrad Xiamen is a great flagship hotel that epitomizes the
luxurious facilities and intuitive service that will provide our guests
with inspired experiences and define a new standard for luxury in
Xiamen,” said John Vanderslice, global head, Conrad Hotels & Resorts.

Overlooking the city from the 37th floor is a 24-hour Health
Club with a full range of cardio and strength training equipment, as
well as personal trainers. The heated 25-meter indoor pool offers sea
views and guests can also unwind in the Jacuzzi or enjoy personalized
treatments at Conrad Spa, which uses only the purest natural products.

With over 2,000 square meters of flexible meeting space and
state-of-the-art audiovisual technology, Conrad Xiamen is also an ideal
venue for corporate events, social gatherings and weddings. There are
eight multifunction meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 210 people
and a pillar-less, 760-square meter ballroom that is connected to a
sea-facing 380 square meter foyer.

Conrad Xiamen delivers exquisite culinary experiences with its five
restaurants and bars. Coast Bar & Grill offers the ultimate
sky dining experience, with fresh seafood, grilled specialties and the
highest bar in town. Lucheng serves mouth-watering Cantonese and
Fujian delicacies, and has eight private rooms that are perfect for
small functions. Pier 38 is an all-day dining restaurant with a
buffet featuring a vast array of Asian and Western dishes, interactive
cooking stations and great sea views. The sophisticated Plush
serves High Tea by day and transforms into a vibrant bar in the
evenings. Offering fine wines and snacks, it is a great place for
socializing and relaxing. And at Parisian patisserie French Kiss,
guests can expect fine pastries and Western-style meals.

To ensure that guests enjoy all that the city has to offer by way of
culture, art, cuisine and adventure, Conrad Xiamen offers signature Conrad
1/3/5 experiences. Conrad Xiamen also offers the Conrad
Concierge app, which enables guests to customize the details of
their stay, such as pre-selecting bath amenities, or checking-in while
in transit, via a smartphone or tablet.

Conrad Xiamen participates in Hilton HHonors®, the only hotel loyalty
program that allows members to earn Points & Miles® on the same stay,
with No Blackout Dates on reward stays. Along with HHonors Points,
members also enjoy the lowest rates, digital check-in, complimentary
internet access, and a booking fee waiver when they book directly
through www.conradhotels.com.

Conrad Xiamen is located at No. 186, Yanwuxi Road, Siming District,
Xiamen, Fujian Province, 361005, P.R. China. For more information or to
make reservations, please call the hotel directly at +86 0592 258 6666,
visit the hotel’s website at www.conradhotels.com/xiamen,
or follow the hotel on Wechat: Conradxiamen.

Hilton currently operates over 70 hotels in China, recently opening the
second Hilton hotel in Xiamen, DoubleTree by Hilton Xiamen-Wuyuan Bay.

Conrad
Hotels & Resorts is the destination for the new generation of
smart luxury travelers for whom life, business, and pleasure seamlessly
intersect. Conrad offers its guests an innovative way to Stay Inspired
through a curated collections of 1-hour, 3-hour, or 5-hour experiences,
available through www.stayinspired.com
or through the intuitive Conrad
Concierge mobile app. Consisting of 26 properties across five
continents, Conrad is part of Hilton, a leading global hospitality
company. Connect with Conrad by booking at www.conradhotels.com.
Learn more about the brand by visiting http://news.conradhotels.com
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About Hilton

Hilton
(NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, comprising more
than 4,700 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare
properties with over 775,000 rooms in 104 countries and territories. For
97 years, Hilton has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of
providing exceptional guest experiences. The company's portfolio of 13
world-class global brands includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf
Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton,
Curio - A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by
Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Homewood
Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The
company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton
HHonors®. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred
Hilton channels have access to benefits including exclusive member
rates, free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are
available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app,
where HHonors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their
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